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All I have to say is wow! We have been at the UGA campus for a total of 6 days, but it feels like I have been here for at least 2 weeks. The amount of knowledge I have gained is incredible. We have been to many local coffee farms where the owners has given us a “down and dirty”…
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Imagine having the land above as your backyard. Now throw you back into the intense scene of the New York coffee trade floor, of yearly price predictions, of crop area and production strategies. On the one hand, the beauty of nature has instilled in you an appreciation for the beauty and power of nature. You…
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This the pre-class assignment that I have just finished working on as I sit in the airport because I got there 3 hours early. But just because I’m going to Costa Rica does not mean I can get away with not doing school work, unfortunately.
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Hey all, Robbie again! Hope you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving week! It’s pretty fantastic down here in Costa Rica! So far, we’ve toured three coffee farms, learned about the entire life cycle of the crop, literally from bean to cup, and even found time to enjoy the absolutely gorgeous mountain view! It’s been a great experience,…
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Today we met Hilbert, a local farmer from San Luis. He had been working the farm we toured today for 20 years and had also grown up on a farm. As we walked a winding path through his property he pointed out various coffee plants in different stages of maturity. Some suffering from a fungus…
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The day is finally here. After battling through the Atlanta traffic and slowly making my way through airport security, I have arrived at the gate. Now eagerly waiting for departure, I am beyond excited to be making the trip to Costa Rica in only a few short hours. I am ready to be there and…
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Hey all! My name is Robert Jones and I’m a super senior in the agriculture education program! This is my final semester and and I am so excited for life post grad! The study abroad trip to Costa Rica is equally thrilling and terrifying in that I have a strong sense of adventure, but have…
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I get extrememly anxious before traveling. What if I forget something? What if I get lost? What if I don’t understand anything that’s said to me? I’m so glad we had a trip orientation and checklist to help guide my thoughts and pre-trip planning. The timing of this trip couldn’t be any better and although…
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As I stow my final items away into my luggage, it dawns on me that this time tomorrow I will be waking up in a new country! Having never been in a tropical ecosystem, I find it hard to imagine what I may discover in this unknown land. Excitement and the nervous traveller within me awoke…
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